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Connecting route · Germany → China

Flights from Dusseldorf to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Dusseldorf to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 13h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 37m
DUSSHAFRA

Dusseldorf to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Dusseldorf to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DUS Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 48m
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DUS Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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DUS Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~13h 51m
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DUS Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: Eurowings, SWISS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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DUS Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m
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DUS London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways, Eurowings · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 41m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,852 km5,497 miles
Journey time
13h 37mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Dusseldorf
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DUS, NRN → PVG, SHA

Flights from Dusseldorf to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dusseldorf to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dusseldorf to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,852 km.
Where do you change planes between Dusseldorf and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS) and Zurich (ZRH). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dusseldorf and Shanghai?
Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Dusseldorf and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Dusseldorf.

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